Splendid Discoveries in Olympia, Washington and Beyond
The city of Olympia, Washington, sits on the south end of Puget Sound. This vibrant capital city boasts an eclectic array of restaurants, a variety of accommoda... Read More...
Pacific Northwest
Get Away from Seattle for an Opulent Retreat in Bellevue
Bellevue, Washington lies nine miles from downtown Seattle on the east side of Lake Washington. It's close enough to enjoy the city yet far enough away to claim... Read More...
Visiting the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington: As Travel Opens Up
As we sat in our homes, “leaving only for essential travel,” we dreamed of places we’d like to go. And, we started plotting out some post-closure travels where ... Read More...
10 Wow Things to Do South of Seattle
Everybody has heard of Seattle. But even though I live only a few hours south in Portland, Oregon, I was unfamiliar with some of the towns just south of that fa... Read More...
Hotel Max: A Creative Gem in Seattle
Hotel Max is one of Seattle's hippest downtown boutique hotels with trendy amenities to match. A cherry red reception counter and the stack of drums by artist I... Read More...
The Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Portland
“How much can we possibly see in just two days in Portland, Oregon?” my fiancé, Ryan, asked, as I put the finishing touches on our Portland itinerary. “Plenty,”... Read More...
Bend, Oregon — A Preeminent Outdoor Playground in the West
Sunshine prevails more than 300 days a year in Bend, Oregon, enticing adventurers to explore this outdoor playground with numerous trails to hike, bike, and run... Read More...
Savor the Shoulder Season at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa
Spring and fall are two of my favorite times to take a relaxing vacation. Kids are still in school, resorts and hotels are quieter, it is easy to get dinner res... Read More...
Explore the Heights and Depths of The Porter Portland Hotel
Portland, Oregon, should be experienced from top to bottom. The Porter Portland Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offers one of the city’s best rooftop bars “o... Read More...
Oregon Classic Wines Auction Continues to Give Back to the Community
The Classic Wines Auction is celebrating its 35th anniversary. What began as a wine exchange is now a yearly sequence of winemaker dinners and a spectacular win... Read More...